installment

noun

in-ˈstȯl-mənt How to pronounce installment (audio)
variants also instalment
Definition of installmentnext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization attended the installment of the new university president

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Recent Examples of installment The first film, released in 1996, began a seven-film franchise, with the latest installment having been released earlier this year. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 This installment of football’s oldest rivalry has big implications for both, especially with Minnesota racing off to a 4-0 start. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Welcome to the first installment of Catching Strays, the New York Daily News’ daily rundown on all things Knicks. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 The previous instalment of the series, Forza Horizon 5, proved popular on PS5, after Microsoft released it on Sony’s console last year. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installment
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  1. inauguration
  2. inaugural
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  • Peñalver’s inauguration Friday will follow a Mass honoring the university’s Catholic and Jesuit traditions.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration, a move that earned Zuckerberg a prominent spot on the dais alongside a bevy of other tech executives.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of inauguration
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  • Stone Mountain artist Angela Lanell looked forward to selling her work at the inaugural The Other Art Fair in Atlanta this week for several reasons.
    — Jewel Wicker, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Definition of inaugural

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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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